What happened
During a flight departing from Kindu, an aircraft entered its initial climb phase when it experienced a sudden loss of power due to an engine malfunction. As the propulsion system failed, the plane was unable to maintain sufficient altitude and began to descend rapidly.
The descent continued until the aircraft impacted the ground in the vicinity of the airport. The accident resulted in 36 fatalities, with no survivors reported among the occupants of the plane.
Findings
Official investigations into the crash determined that the primary factor was an engine failure occurring during the climb immediately following takeoff. The specific underlying reason for the mechanical failure remains undetermined.